This journey is getting interesting. This time I'm not trying to lose weight, I'm trying to reach a goal. I want to run a 5K in 45 minutes or less. The race I have picked is the Reiche International 5k on October 20. I have been going to the gym and trying to be more aware of what I eat. As part of my journey I decided that I need a guide, in this case a trainer.
Yesterday I had my first workout session with a trainer. I woke up in terror. I could not believe that I was going to do this to myself. I had to force myself to drive to the gym. But I committed to stepping out of the box so I had to go. When I entered the gym my trainer was right there. She and I sat down for a few minutes of conversation before getting started. The conversation was very straight forward. I learned that no matter what we did she would always have an alternative movement if it was too hard. She told me not to be afraid to speak up, because ultimately her job is to make working out work for me.
When we were done talking we got right into it. To my surprise I was able to do everything she asked me to. We did 4 simple movements in a rotation, and walked on the treadmill between each rotation, and then repeated it 4 times. Towards the end she asked me to go a little faster, and even though it was much harder I was actually able to do it.
It is strange, and probably a little silly, but I feel like I have accomplished something. I feel like I have taken an important first step towards something. Not sure what the end result will be, but I think I am going to enjoy an interesting journey.
Today, I'm going back to the gym.
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